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August 30, 2012

Stone Fruit in Lemon Thyme Syrup with Creme Fraiche

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Ripe stone fruit such as peaches, nectarines and plums are macerated in a fragrant lemon thyme syrup and served with crème fraiche in this easy warm weather dessert.

Stone Fruit in Lemon Thyme Syrup, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

Fresh, juicy stone fruit are in abundance.  For now at least…

Whether you’ve stumbled on a plump peach or a rosy, red specked nectarine, stone fruit are one of summer’s simplest and best indulgences; a fleeting pleasure not to be missed.

During the warmer months, desserts are a fairly simple affair around my house.  A ripe bowl of fruit is kept out on the table, something quick and easy to grab as a light and refreshing end to a meal.  Sometimes dessert just needs to be that easy. stone fruit,nectarines, plums, peaches, food photography

When not eating them directly out of hand, I find myself gravitating towards simple preparations with a minimal amount of effort, (we are after all in the lazy days of summer.)

The herb/spice and fruit pairing is a classic one that I have a particular affinity for especially when served with a little dollop of something rich and creamy on the side.

Fresh herbs and spices are stone fruit’s perfect partners, further enhancing and embellishing nature’s candy.  Early this summer it was fruit poached with vanilla beans and served with yogurt, then with spiced honey and fromage blanc, and now lemon and thyme with crème fraiche.

Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, los angeles food photographer

The liveliness of the ripe fruit, the subtle fragrant backdrop of fresh thyme and the richness of the crème fraiche, makes for a bewitching combination.

Slices of peaches, nectarines and plums that have been macerated in a lemon thyme syrup soften just slightly, the warm slices of fruit melding lusciously with the crème fraiche and topped with a sprinkle of toasted almond slices.

There’s no impressive technique or long list of ingredients behind this easy but elegant dessert. With a small amount of effort and just a few ingredients you’re on your way. 

Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

I advise you look for fruits that are ripe but still firm to ensure that they don’t become too soft when soaked in the herb-infused syrup but any you may have on hand really will do.

If crème fraiche isn’t your thing, feel free to substitute mascarpone, fromage blanc, Greek yogurt or even a scoop of ice cream.  I should also tell you that the lemon-thyme syrup is also a wonderful addition to iced tea, so make extra to keep on hand.

stone fruit in lemon thyme syrup, los angeles food photographer, sylvie shirazi photography

Serves Serves 4 to 6

Stone Fruit in Lemon Thyme Syrup with Creme Fraiche Recipe

Fresh summer fruit is glazed with a honey and thyme syrup and served with a dollop of crème fraiche and almonds

30 minPrep Time

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup/ 180ml water
  • ¼ cup/ 60ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup/ 120ml honey
  • Handful of fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 or 5 nectarines, peaches and plums, sliced
  • 2 to 4 oz crème fraiche (for serving)
  • ¼ cup/ 28 g sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • Garnish: thyme sprigs; lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Bring water, lemon juice, honey, and thyme to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until honey is dissolved. Simmer syrup until slightly reduced, (about 5 to 10 minutes). Remove from heat and steep covered for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and discarding thyme.
  3. Put sliced fruit in a shallow bowl and drizzle with slightly warm syrup.
  4. Serve with crème fraiche and top with toasted almonds. Garnish with additional thyme sprigs and lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Primal

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Season, Summer, Sweets Tagged With: dessert, fall, fruit, honey, lemon, nectarine, peaches, plums, summer, thyme, vegetarian

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  1. Jeanne @ CookSister! says

    September 12, 2012 at 6:25 am

    How beautiful... I love the lemon-thyme combo too. And simple desserts like this really are the best - why tamper with perfection?
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  2. Caitlin says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    This looks and sounds divine!!
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  3. Sherilyn @ Wholepromise says

    September 7, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    How delightfully simple!
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  4. naomi says

    September 6, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    So lovely, Sylvie. I always love how easy your recipes are to make but sooo rich in flavor and color. Of course the shots as gorgeous. I love that second to last one best. :)
    Reply
  5. nipponnin says

    September 5, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Sooo pretty! I like to take pictures like that.
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  6. Cookie and Kate says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Look at that gorgeous, gorgeous lighting. Beautiful photos and recipe, Sylvie! I love fresh, simple summer desserts like this.
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  7. foodwanderings says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Love end of the summer light and simple stone fruit dessert! Really lovely touch with the thyme.
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